Anxiety

Question 1

Benzodiazepines

Answer 1

Promote relaxation and decrease subjective of anxiety Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan, Restore
Prescribe for short term only bc Highly addictive
Monitor for dizziness, no driving
Monitor liver function
Counsel patient to avoid alcohol!!! AST/ASL labs

Question 2

Nonbenzodiazepines

Answer 2

Buspar, Ambien
Inhibit serotonin and produced relaxation and anxiolytic effects
Assess for nausea, headaches and dizziness
Caution of liver problems
Requires daily admin for several weeks for effect

Question 3

SSRI

Answer 3

EFSPC
Effective for sadness panic and compulsion
Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Paroxetine, Citalpram

Question 4

Side effects of SSRI’s

Answer 4

4 S’s
Stomach upset
Sexual dysfunction
Serotonin syndrome
Suicidal thought
ALL CAUSE DIZZINESS, LOOK AT LIVER FOR ALL AND AVOID ALCOHOL
CAN DEVELOP SUICIDAL THOUGHTS

Question 5

SSRI and pregnancy

Answer 5

Women who take early in pregnant have a risk for birth defects, abruptly stopping can be harmful for baby and them

Question 6

Mild Anxiety

Answer 6

I’m going to learn
Can use relaxation techniques, can learn to recognize triggers
Increases alertness and has an increase in motivation

Question 7

Moderate anxiety

Answer 7

I have to learn
Selective attention
Increased perspiration
Can use relaxation techniques
Have rapid, loud speech, and increased restlessness
Can use anti anxiety meds

Question 8

Severe anxiety

Answer 8

Can’t learn, has difficulty following instructions and directions
Can cause palpitations, tachycardia, hyperventilation and diarrhea
Antianxiety meds are prescribes and can be possible hospitilization

Question 9

Panic anxiety

Answer 9

Feeling of doom
Difficulty following directions and instructions
Inability to focus
Must stay with the patient, use repetitive/physical talk to diffuse energy
Antianxiety meds are prescribed and possible hospitalization

Question 10

Score ranges

Answer 10

Minimal;0-4
Mild:5-9
Moderate:10-14
Severe:15-21

Question 11

Stress reduction methods

Answer 11

Positive talk, coping techniques, breathing exercises, regular exercise, Avoid caffeine, proper nutrition, journaling, yoga, meditation, time managment

Question 12

Anxiety symptoms

Answer 12

trembling, feeling of nervousness and powerlessness, high heart rate, sweating, having a sense of danger or panic, increased breathing rate